Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
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Official account for the Office of New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. For assistance, call 212-669-7250 or email gethelp@advocate.nyc.gov.
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Everyone should be horrified by what's happening at immigration court proceedings.
All New Yorkers of faith, and of conscience, must do everything they can to stop the harm and bear witness.
These ICE abductions are completely devoid of humanity, compassion, and due process.
All New Yorkers of faith, and of conscience, must do everything they can to stop the harm and bear witness.
These ICE abductions are completely devoid of humanity, compassion, and due process.
It was an honor to meet with HOPE and speak to a HOPEworks class.
New Yorkers in the HOPEworks program are building skills to help craft the lives they see for themselves—despite formidable barriers, despite systems meant to keep certain communities out.
This grit is admirable.
New Yorkers in the HOPEworks program are building skills to help craft the lives they see for themselves—despite formidable barriers, despite systems meant to keep certain communities out.
This grit is admirable.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It was an honor to meet with HOPE and speak to a HOPEworks class.
New Yorkers in the HOPEworks program are building skills to help craft the lives they see for themselves—despite formidable barriers, despite systems meant to keep certain communities out.
This grit is admirable.
New Yorkers in the HOPEworks program are building skills to help craft the lives they see for themselves—despite formidable barriers, despite systems meant to keep certain communities out.
This grit is admirable.
We cannot believe that Hon. Babatunde Akowe has been taken from us so soon.
As a public servant and an exemplary community leader, Judge Akowe inspired many throughout Brooklyn and New York City with his dedication and his belief in a more hopeful future.
As a public servant and an exemplary community leader, Judge Akowe inspired many throughout Brooklyn and New York City with his dedication and his belief in a more hopeful future.
Brooklyn remembers Judge Babatunde Akowe for service and leadership • Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn leaders and community members are mourning the loss of Hon. Babatunde Akowe, a Justice of the New York City Civil Court in Kings County’s 2nd
www.brooklynpaper.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We cannot believe that Hon. Babatunde Akowe has been taken from us so soon.
As a public servant and an exemplary community leader, Judge Akowe inspired many throughout Brooklyn and New York City with his dedication and his belief in a more hopeful future.
As a public servant and an exemplary community leader, Judge Akowe inspired many throughout Brooklyn and New York City with his dedication and his belief in a more hopeful future.
We're relieved the Supreme Court did not undermine LGBTQ+ marriage equality today.
Yet last week's ruling in favor of Trump's anti-TGNC passport policy is a stark reminder: each hard-fought win for equality must be protected, and expanded to protect all communities.
Yet last week's ruling in favor of Trump's anti-TGNC passport policy is a stark reminder: each hard-fought win for equality must be protected, and expanded to protect all communities.
In Rare LGBTQ+ Win: Supreme Court Decides Not to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage
Kim Davis had asked the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell in an appeal she filed.
www.them.us
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We're relieved the Supreme Court did not undermine LGBTQ+ marriage equality today.
Yet last week's ruling in favor of Trump's anti-TGNC passport policy is a stark reminder: each hard-fought win for equality must be protected, and expanded to protect all communities.
Yet last week's ruling in favor of Trump's anti-TGNC passport policy is a stark reminder: each hard-fought win for equality must be protected, and expanded to protect all communities.
We honor the memory of the victims and survivors of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.
As day broke on November 10, 1938, the murderous intent of the Nazi-led mobs was horrifyingly clear. 87 years later, we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism.
Never again.
As day broke on November 10, 1938, the murderous intent of the Nazi-led mobs was horrifyingly clear. 87 years later, we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism.
Never again.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We honor the memory of the victims and survivors of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.
As day broke on November 10, 1938, the murderous intent of the Nazi-led mobs was horrifyingly clear. 87 years later, we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism.
Never again.
As day broke on November 10, 1938, the murderous intent of the Nazi-led mobs was horrifyingly clear. 87 years later, we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism.
Never again.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson, whose leadership strengthened the bonds between Jamaica and New York.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the Jamaican community during this difficult time.
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/08/j...
Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the Jamaican community during this difficult time.
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/08/j...
Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson has died - Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, who served in the post since 2019, has died. “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing today of Alsion Wilson, Consul...
www.jamaicaobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson, whose leadership strengthened the bonds between Jamaica and New York.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the Jamaican community during this difficult time.
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/08/j...
Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the Jamaican community during this difficult time.
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/08/j...
Campuses should be places for discussion, debate, and non-violent protest.
Yet Trump wants to silence dissent, curtail learning, and stifle critical thinking. Billionaires like Marc Rowan would rather limit education than pay taxes to fund it.
We'll keep standing with educators.
Yet Trump wants to silence dissent, curtail learning, and stifle critical thinking. Billionaires like Marc Rowan would rather limit education than pay taxes to fund it.
We'll keep standing with educators.
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Campuses should be places for discussion, debate, and non-violent protest.
Yet Trump wants to silence dissent, curtail learning, and stifle critical thinking. Billionaires like Marc Rowan would rather limit education than pay taxes to fund it.
We'll keep standing with educators.
Yet Trump wants to silence dissent, curtail learning, and stifle critical thinking. Billionaires like Marc Rowan would rather limit education than pay taxes to fund it.
We'll keep standing with educators.
Donald Trump may be committed to destroying the environment, but that doesn't mean New York should acquiesce.
The thrice-rejected Williams NESE pipeline will now derail our efforts to fight climate change, protect our harbors, and improve public health.
#NoTrumpPipelines
The thrice-rejected Williams NESE pipeline will now derail our efforts to fight climate change, protect our harbors, and improve public health.
#NoTrumpPipelines
New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Donald Trump may be committed to destroying the environment, but that doesn't mean New York should acquiesce.
The thrice-rejected Williams NESE pipeline will now derail our efforts to fight climate change, protect our harbors, and improve public health.
#NoTrumpPipelines
The thrice-rejected Williams NESE pipeline will now derail our efforts to fight climate change, protect our harbors, and improve public health.
#NoTrumpPipelines
It's possible that the Canal Street raid on street vendors could have been prevented.
Hear from Deputy Public Advocate Elizabeth Kennedy and @streetvendorproj.bsky.social’s Mohamed Attia on why the Street Vendor Reform package in the @council.nyc.gov is so important, including our bill, Intro 408.
Hear from Deputy Public Advocate Elizabeth Kennedy and @streetvendorproj.bsky.social’s Mohamed Attia on why the Street Vendor Reform package in the @council.nyc.gov is so important, including our bill, Intro 408.
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It's possible that the Canal Street raid on street vendors could have been prevented.
Hear from Deputy Public Advocate Elizabeth Kennedy and @streetvendorproj.bsky.social’s Mohamed Attia on why the Street Vendor Reform package in the @council.nyc.gov is so important, including our bill, Intro 408.
Hear from Deputy Public Advocate Elizabeth Kennedy and @streetvendorproj.bsky.social’s Mohamed Attia on why the Street Vendor Reform package in the @council.nyc.gov is so important, including our bill, Intro 408.
New Yorkers will always come together to make sure everyone has what they need.
We've been proud to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts for Caribbean communities.
🇯🇲 Ways to help: supportjamaica.gov.jm
You can also drop off supplies at your nearest NYPD precinct.
We've been proud to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts for Caribbean communities.
🇯🇲 Ways to help: supportjamaica.gov.jm
You can also drop off supplies at your nearest NYPD precinct.
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New Yorkers will always come together to make sure everyone has what they need.
We've been proud to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts for Caribbean communities.
🇯🇲 Ways to help: supportjamaica.gov.jm
You can also drop off supplies at your nearest NYPD precinct.
We've been proud to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts for Caribbean communities.
🇯🇲 Ways to help: supportjamaica.gov.jm
You can also drop off supplies at your nearest NYPD precinct.
"The drop in shootings and murders in our city to date is a success to recognize, a testament to the work of all of our public safety partners...this is a positive trend we have to work to carry forward under the incoming administration."
On the new crime statistics in the city:
On the new crime statistics in the city:
NYC Public Advocate's Statement on the New Crime Statistics in the City
Press Release, November 5th, 2025
advocate.nyc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"The drop in shootings and murders in our city to date is a success to recognize, a testament to the work of all of our public safety partners...this is a positive trend we have to work to carry forward under the incoming administration."
On the new crime statistics in the city:
On the new crime statistics in the city:
The hateful images scrawled on the walls of Magen David Yeshivah are unacceptable—school children especially should not be faced with swastikas in their place of learning.
Antisemitism does not belong in New York City; our values guide us to reject hate.
Antisemitism does not belong in New York City; our values guide us to reject hate.
Brooklyn Yeshiva Spray Painted With Swastikas
A security guard at Magen David Yeshiva in Gravesend called 911 about 6:30am on Wednesday after finding two swastikas in red paint on a pillar and window, police told the Daily News.
www.bkreader.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The hateful images scrawled on the walls of Magen David Yeshivah are unacceptable—school children especially should not be faced with swastikas in their place of learning.
Antisemitism does not belong in New York City; our values guide us to reject hate.
Antisemitism does not belong in New York City; our values guide us to reject hate.
"Even as we face constant challenges and threats— many from our own federal government—I find hope and even optimism in the people of our city and the leadership they have chosen today."
Statement by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on his next term:
Statement by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on his next term:
Statement by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Next Term
Press Release, November 5th, 2025
advocate.nyc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
"Even as we face constant challenges and threats— many from our own federal government—I find hope and even optimism in the people of our city and the leadership they have chosen today."
Statement by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on his next term:
Statement by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on his next term:
Election Day in New York City is a day for the people. Make your voice heard—today, by 9 PM!
Find your poll site and be in line to vote by 9 PM: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
You have a right to vote in your language. Via @nyccec.bsky.social: on.nyc.gov/vla
Have an Early Mail Ballot? Return it today!
Find your poll site and be in line to vote by 9 PM: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
You have a right to vote in your language. Via @nyccec.bsky.social: on.nyc.gov/vla
Have an Early Mail Ballot? Return it today!
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Election Day in New York City is a day for the people. Make your voice heard—today, by 9 PM!
Find your poll site and be in line to vote by 9 PM: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
You have a right to vote in your language. Via @nyccec.bsky.social: on.nyc.gov/vla
Have an Early Mail Ballot? Return it today!
Find your poll site and be in line to vote by 9 PM: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
You have a right to vote in your language. Via @nyccec.bsky.social: on.nyc.gov/vla
Have an Early Mail Ballot? Return it today!
🧵 On Election Day, we have the opportunity not only to elect leadership, but to directly impact city policy for decades.
We urge every eligible New Yorker to cast—and flip—their ballots.
Read the Public Advocate's positions on the 2025 ballot proposals:
We urge every eligible New Yorker to cast—and flip—their ballots.
Read the Public Advocate's positions on the 2025 ballot proposals:
Breaking Down the 2025 NYC Ballot Proposals
advocate.nyc.gov
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🧵 On Election Day, we have the opportunity not only to elect leadership, but to directly impact city policy for decades.
We urge every eligible New Yorker to cast—and flip—their ballots.
Read the Public Advocate's positions on the 2025 ballot proposals:
We urge every eligible New Yorker to cast—and flip—their ballots.
Read the Public Advocate's positions on the 2025 ballot proposals:
Hunger shouldn't be met with half-measures—but that's what the Trump administration is doing, begrudgingly.
Republicans must end this shutdown and fund SNAP fully now.
Republicans must end this shutdown and fund SNAP fully now.
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of th...
www.npr.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hunger shouldn't be met with half-measures—but that's what the Trump administration is doing, begrudgingly.
Republicans must end this shutdown and fund SNAP fully now.
Republicans must end this shutdown and fund SNAP fully now.
Trump may be trying to starve our country into compliance, but he has a deadline to keep.
Two federal judges ordered the federal government to take steps to fund SNAP today.
As we wait for them to follow the law, New York must step in. Find resources:
Two federal judges ordered the federal government to take steps to fund SNAP today.
As we wait for them to follow the law, New York must step in. Find resources:
Resources for New Yorkers Affected by SNAP Cuts
advocate.nyc.gov
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Trump may be trying to starve our country into compliance, but he has a deadline to keep.
Two federal judges ordered the federal government to take steps to fund SNAP today.
As we wait for them to follow the law, New York must step in. Find resources:
Two federal judges ordered the federal government to take steps to fund SNAP today.
As we wait for them to follow the law, New York must step in. Find resources:
We're praying for everyone impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Yet we know faith without works is dead. Flatbush, and New York City, are coming together so people in Jamaica will get what they need—everyday items we take for granted.
More on relief efforts:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Yet we know faith without works is dead. Flatbush, and New York City, are coming together so people in Jamaica will get what they need—everyday items we take for granted.
More on relief efforts:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
YouTube video by New York City Public Advocate
youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We're praying for everyone impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Yet we know faith without works is dead. Flatbush, and New York City, are coming together so people in Jamaica will get what they need—everyday items we take for granted.
More on relief efforts:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Yet we know faith without works is dead. Flatbush, and New York City, are coming together so people in Jamaica will get what they need—everyday items we take for granted.
More on relief efforts:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
🎃 Thank you to our team for the real TREAT of a festive spirit! We hope all New Yorkers have a fun, happy, and safe Halloween.
👻 NYC: Let's see those costumes!
👻 NYC: Let's see those costumes!
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🎃 Thank you to our team for the real TREAT of a festive spirit! We hope all New Yorkers have a fun, happy, and safe Halloween.
👻 NYC: Let's see those costumes!
👻 NYC: Let's see those costumes!
The Trump administration is trying to starve the people of the United States into compliance.
If the White House won't follow the court order, New York must step in to ensure our people can eat daily and that our small businesses are safe. Find resources: www.advocate.nyc.gov/blog/resourc...
If the White House won't follow the court order, New York must step in to ensure our people can eat daily and that our small businesses are safe. Find resources: www.advocate.nyc.gov/blog/resourc...
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Trump administration is trying to starve the people of the United States into compliance.
If the White House won't follow the court order, New York must step in to ensure our people can eat daily and that our small businesses are safe. Find resources: www.advocate.nyc.gov/blog/resourc...
If the White House won't follow the court order, New York must step in to ensure our people can eat daily and that our small businesses are safe. Find resources: www.advocate.nyc.gov/blog/resourc...
Tragically, two people were killed when basements flooded in yesterday's rainstorms. We pray for their families.
As weather crises become more frequent, we need new ways to alert New Yorkers to danger and get them to safety, while adapting our infrastructure to prevent this devastation.
As weather crises become more frequent, we need new ways to alert New Yorkers to danger and get them to safety, while adapting our infrastructure to prevent this devastation.
Two Die in NYC Basements as Squall Brings Massive Rain Burst to City
Two men, one in Central Brooklyn and another in Upper Manhattan, were found dead in flooded areas after intense rain arrived late on Thursday.
www.thecity.nyc
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Tragically, two people were killed when basements flooded in yesterday's rainstorms. We pray for their families.
As weather crises become more frequent, we need new ways to alert New Yorkers to danger and get them to safety, while adapting our infrastructure to prevent this devastation.
As weather crises become more frequent, we need new ways to alert New Yorkers to danger and get them to safety, while adapting our infrastructure to prevent this devastation.
Tomorrow, the Public Advocate will join a united coalition to announce the launch of a Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive.
We know many New Yorkers are concerned for their friends and family throughout the Caribbean; here's one way to pitch in.
Learn more: supportjamaica.gov.jm
We know many New Yorkers are concerned for their friends and family throughout the Caribbean; here's one way to pitch in.
Learn more: supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tomorrow, the Public Advocate will join a united coalition to announce the launch of a Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive.
We know many New Yorkers are concerned for their friends and family throughout the Caribbean; here's one way to pitch in.
Learn more: supportjamaica.gov.jm
We know many New Yorkers are concerned for their friends and family throughout the Caribbean; here's one way to pitch in.
Learn more: supportjamaica.gov.jm
"While our allies in Congress fight the Federal administration’s devastating healthcare cuts and States' Attorneys General sue to prevent this illegal SNAP funding freeze, we must ensure that New Yorkers are fed today, tomorrow, and for the duration of this fight.”
Public Advocate: We Need SNAP Funds to Fight NYC’s Hunger Crisis
YouTube video by New York City Public Advocate
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October 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"While our allies in Congress fight the Federal administration’s devastating healthcare cuts and States' Attorneys General sue to prevent this illegal SNAP funding freeze, we must ensure that New Yorkers are fed today, tomorrow, and for the duration of this fight.”
LIVE: The Public Advocate is urging Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to unlock Rainy Day funds to help feed New Yorkers, with SNAP benefits set to lapse on Saturday.
We must ensure New Yorkers do not go hungry amid the federal government shutdown.
Watch: www.facebook.com/share/v/1A1U...
We must ensure New Yorkers do not go hungry amid the federal government shutdown.
Watch: www.facebook.com/share/v/1A1U...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
LIVE: The Public Advocate is urging Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to unlock Rainy Day funds to help feed New Yorkers, with SNAP benefits set to lapse on Saturday.
We must ensure New Yorkers do not go hungry amid the federal government shutdown.
Watch: www.facebook.com/share/v/1A1U...
We must ensure New Yorkers do not go hungry amid the federal government shutdown.
Watch: www.facebook.com/share/v/1A1U...
Thank you to everyone who joined our "Healthy Bodies, Safe Relationships" event. We appreciated the care and brave vulnerability our panelists and audience brought to the space.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month ends, the conversation around safe relationships will continue.
#DVAM2025
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month ends, the conversation around safe relationships will continue.
#DVAM2025
October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined our "Healthy Bodies, Safe Relationships" event. We appreciated the care and brave vulnerability our panelists and audience brought to the space.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month ends, the conversation around safe relationships will continue.
#DVAM2025
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month ends, the conversation around safe relationships will continue.
#DVAM2025
The Coastal Flood Advisory in place for parts of NYC tomorrow is a call to action: For impacted New Yorkers to prepare, and for all of us to work to offset the toll of climate change.
For our #PeoplesNYC series, the Public Advocate shares steps our city can take.
#SOTP2025
For our #PeoplesNYC series, the Public Advocate shares steps our city can take.
#SOTP2025
State of the People Q&A: Coastal Flooding
YouTube video by New York City Public Advocate
youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Coastal Flood Advisory in place for parts of NYC tomorrow is a call to action: For impacted New Yorkers to prepare, and for all of us to work to offset the toll of climate change.
For our #PeoplesNYC series, the Public Advocate shares steps our city can take.
#SOTP2025
For our #PeoplesNYC series, the Public Advocate shares steps our city can take.
#SOTP2025